"WE’VE got seven cup finals left, and if we get a few wins and things go our way, you never know." No-one can accuse Caernarfon Town manager David Rowe of being anything other than positive!

Still nine points adrift at the basement, the Canaries do indeed have seven matches left to save their skins and pull off the greatest ever Welsh Premier escape.

The recovery mission starts this Saturday with a trip to Porthmadog to be followed by home games against Haverfordwest, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen Town plus visits to Neath, Bangor City and Connah’s Quay.

If you entered any bookmaker to bet on them doing it you certainly would not get Kauto Star odds, but Rowe’s belief remains strong.

"We can still do it; we’ve suffered a couple of heavy defeats recently but they were against top sides. Against the lower teams we’ve done better," he said.

Saturday’s 5-0 home drubbing at the hands of champions Llanelli certainly did not boost confidence.

"We had a few injuries and suspensions but they’re back next week," added the Canaries chief after the game.

"We’ve got seven games left – seven cup finals – and if we get a few wins and things go our way, who knows."

Llanelli knew they were on course for a sure three points as early as the second minute at The Oval when Rhys Griffiths had the simplest of tasks to head in Lee Phillips’ cross from the right.

Andy Legg’s free-kick was touched on to the bar by Lee Guinion before the Cofis had their best chance of the game.

James Glendenning chipped over the defence and Ged Courtney had a golden opportunity but sliced wide with just the keeper to beat.

The hosts did not concede again until right on half time when Jason Bowen, Legg and Griffiths combined to set up Steve Evans to score.

Eight minutes into the second half a lovely pass by Griffiths put Bowen through and the ex-Swansea City and Wales star coolly lifted the ball over the advancing Guinion.

Midway through the half, Legg played in the centre for Griffiths to easily nod home his 27th league goal of the campaign in just 20 appearances.

Michael Jackson hit a firm shot into the breadbasket of Llanelli keeper Craig Morris in what was the Canaries’ best effort of the half, but a fifth away goal was inevitable.

It arrived when Griffiths provided his third assist of the day, his quick free-kick releasing Steve Evans to make it 5-0.

To be fair, this always looked like a losing assignment for Caernarfon, but they might fancy their chances more at Y Traeth this Saturday.

Rowe’s men have lost twice already to Port this term, 5-3 away in the Welsh Cup and 2-0 at home in the league last November.

The record-breaking Marc Lloyd Williams netted four of the seven Port goals in those games and will no doubt be a massive danger this Saturday.